A Sunday in Kigali (2006)
In April 1994, the middle-aged Canadian journalist Bernard Valcourt is making a documentary in Kigali about AIDS. He secretly falls in love for the Tutsi waitress of his hotel Gentille, who is younger than him, in a period of violent racial conflicts. When the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda begins, Bernard does not succeed in escaping with Gentille to Canada. When the genocide finishes in July 1994, Bernard returns to the chaotic Kigali seeking out Gentille in the middle of destruction and dead bodies.
Director: Robert Favreau
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: March 3, 2006
Cast
- Luc Picard - Bernard Valcourt
- Fatou N'Diaye - Gentille
- Céline Bonnier - Élise
- Luck Mervil - Raphaël
- Maka Kotto - Manu
- Fayolle Jean - Victor
- Léonce Ngabo - Maurice
- Jean-Chris Banange Semutakirwa - Modeste
- Erwin Weche - D.J. Rock
- Mireille Metellus - Agathe
Screenplay
Music: Jorane
Cinematography: Pierre Mignot
Editing: Hélène Girard
Production: Equinoxe Films
Country: Canada
Language: Français, English
Budget: $6M
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book, aids, rwanda, rwandan genocide, falling in love, genocide
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Sunday in Kigali about?
- In April 1994, the middle-aged Canadian journalist Bernard Valcourt is making a documentary in Kigali about AIDS. He secretly falls in love for the Tutsi waitress of his hotel Gentille, who is younger than him, in a period of violent racial conflicts. When the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda begins, Bernard does not succeed in escaping with Gentille to Canada. When the genocide finishes in July 1994, Bernard returns to the chaotic Kigali seeking out Gentille in the middle of destruction and dead bodies.
- Who directed A Sunday in Kigali?
- A Sunday in Kigali was directed by Robert Favreau.
- Who stars in A Sunday in Kigali?
- A Sunday in Kigali stars Luc Picard, Fatou N'Diaye, Céline Bonnier, Luck Mervil, Maka Kotto, Fayolle Jean.
- How long is A Sunday in Kigali?
- A Sunday in Kigali has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is A Sunday in Kigali?
- A Sunday in Kigali is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of A Sunday in Kigali?
- A Sunday in Kigali had a budget of $6M.
- Where was A Sunday in Kigali produced?
- A Sunday in Kigali was produced in Canada.